The Assam Rifles has apprehended two NSCN (I-M) cadres in two separate incidents on Friday. acting on specific intelligence report the 24 AR established an MVCP at Singrijan here and intercepted a suspiciously moving white Maruti Gypsy (NL-07-2783), according to a defence release on Saturday.
During search of the vehicle, an ‘ss’ under secretary (Finance) of NSCN (I-M) along with one 7.65 pistol, 16 rounds, three mobile sets, some cash amount and incriminating documents was apprehended.
In another incident, an MVCP established by 164 TA Bn (H & H) in Tuensang intercepted a private taxi (NL-03T-0166) and apprehended an NSCN (I-M) cadre along with one .22 pistol and 6 live rounds. Both the apprehended cadres have been handed over to police, the release said. Meanwhile, the AR has reiterated its appeal to the factions to adhere to the agreed ceasefire ground rules.
and desist from any unauthorised movement outside their designated camps in the interest of peace and tranquility. It also cautioned that violations of ceasefire ground rules will not be tolerated under any circumstances and that stringent measures will be adopted against erring cadres to maintain peace all over the State.